Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence (en anglais) visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Payment Dates for Social Services

The Ministry of Social Services has a plan in place for clients and caregivers who usually receive benefit payments by mail, to minimize the impact of service disruption at Canada Post.

If you receive your payment by direct deposit, you will receive it as usual in your bank account.

For more information visit Social Services Benefits Pick Up Information.

The following 2024 dates apply to Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID):

For the Month of Monthly Cheques
are Mailed
Monthly Direct Deposit
Payments are Deposited
January December 22 December 28
February January 25 January 30
March February 26 February 28
April March 25 March 27
May April 25 April 29
June May 28 May 30
July June 25 June 27
August July 25 July 30
September August 27 August 29
October September 25 September 27
November October 28 October 30
December November 26 November 28

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